OK. I am letting myself feel happy today. It is allowed. Six weeks ago I began a process to become whole and well again. Today marked the most significant day yet.
I stood and walked with only my two feet under me. No brace. No cast. No crutch. No pain.
I am pictured above with Dr. Peter Wishnie of Family Foot and Ankle Specialists in central NJ. Once I finish my first race, I will have to get a photo op with both him and Dr. Dana Waters.
I have much work to do, this process is far from over. But to stand, to feel just my own legs supporting me, the one repaired foot able to move me around, to feel the muscles in both legs working again.
Oh, what a feeling.
Rolf Arands, Runner 